Bursaries are a supplemental source of funding for students with demonstrated financial need. First consideration is given to students who have exhausted all other types of funding (i.e. government or financial institution funding programs). Students who have not accessed funding may receive bursaries based on the availability of bursary funds.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Be registered in at least 9 credits (6 credits for student with disabilities) at a post secondary level.
- Show genuine financial need (as assessed by UFV).
- Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
- Meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the award guide.
- Submit all required documentation.
Are you an Indigenous student?
UFV offers a range of bursaries specifically for Indigenous students to support your academic journey. Learn more about eligibility, how to apply, and available funding opportunities on our Indigenous Bursaries page.
When can I apply?
Students may apply for bursaries each semester they are registered and attending.
| Semester | Application period (unless otherwise stated) |
|---|---|
| Fall | September 30 - November 30 |
| Winter | January 30 - March 15 |
| Summer | May 30 - June 30 |
| Trades students | September 15 - June 30 |
How to apply?
- Log in to your myUFV account.
- Go to Financial Aid & Awards card and select "Apply for bursary, scholarships, awards and fee deferral".
- You will see a list of applications and dates. Select "Apply" for the Bursary application for the term.
- Complete the questions, budget and award selection.
- Save application then "Mark as complete".
For a complete listing of all UFV Bursaries and other awards, check out our Scholarship, Bursary & Award guide.
What happens after I apply?
After your application has been completed it will have a "PEND"ing status until it is reviewed. Applications are typically assessed within 1- 3 weeks providing it is complete and any required documentation has been submitted.
Watch for these status updates:
- MD - Missing Documentation
If you have listed amounts under "exceptional", "med/dental/optical", "childcare", tuition paid to another institution, etc. you must submit documentation (receipts, estimates). If no documentation is received within 7 business days of you submitting your application, those amounts will not be considered in your assessment.
- HOLD - On Hold
Applications are put on hold when not all resources have been exhausted (i.e.: government student loans/grants, student line of credit, etc). These applications will be assessed at the end of the application period based on the availability of funds.
- APPR - Approved
Your application has been approved. Check your student email for details.
- DENY - Denied
Your application has been denied. Check your student email for details.
For any questions related to bursaries, please contact us.